Man with ‘immense’ wealth, Erdogan ties, denied bail in Iran case
A wealthy gold trader charged with conspiring to help Iranian government and individuals evade U.S. sanctions has been denied bail by a U.S. court. (FULL STORY) (more…)
NATO: Patrols in Aegean Sea helping stem migrant tide
NATO maritime patrols in the Aegean Sea have significantly cut the number of migrants flowing into Europe. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Putin concerned, but not that concerned, about Russia’s economy
By Dr. Jack Caravelli The Russian economy is in dire straits. Sagging under the dual burdens of international financial sanctions imposed after the 2014 annexation of Ukraine and a (more…)
Report: ISIL advance could trigger Iran attack on Israeli borders
Iran could use an advance by Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in the Golan Heights as a springboard to attack Israel from either Lebanon or Syria, a (more…)
Russian air defense system sale to Iran will tilt military balance
By Dr. Jack Caravelli Iran has begun receiving one of Russia’s most advanced and capable air defense system, the S-300 after years-long delays due to international pressures. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Report: Sunni militias in Syria seen with Iranian MANPADS
Iranian-origin surface-to-air missiles have been sighted in the hands of Sunni rebel militias in Syria, a report said. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Having revived Russia’s strategic clout, Putin hits fiscal realities
By Jack Caravelli Russia has scored impressive strategic gains through its 2014 annexation of the Crimea and late 2015 deployment of combat forces to Syria. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Israel allowed to open permanent office at NATO headquarters
Israel is set to open a permanent office at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on May 4. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Saudis forced by events into aggressive foreign policy, risky reforms
By Jack Caravelli President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia did little to allay the growing U.S.-Saudi rift but the kingdom’s younger generation realizes that neither U.S. support (more…)